Patents by Inventor Kwang Hee Nam
Kwang Hee Nam has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11817746Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotor of motor, and more particularly, to a 2-segment quasi-Halbach rotor of motor that includes a radial magnet and a circumferential magnet which are Halbach-arrayed and a back iron providing a flux to reduce a thickness of the magnet and acquire high air-gap flux density.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignees: POSTECH RESEARCH AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, KNR SYSTEM, INC., EPT CO., INC.Inventors: Kwang Hee Nam, Jae Hak Kim, Sang Moo Lee, Myoung Han Kim, Bon Kil Koo
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Patent number: 11581834Abstract: A method for determining a motor angle, may include deriving a sensor weight and a sensorless weight via a cross product of an actual current vector and a model-based sensored current vector and a cross product of the actual current vector and a model-based sensorless current vector; and determining a final motor angle by applying the sensor weight and the sensorless weight to each of a sensored angle and a sensorless angle.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, POSTECH Research and Business Development FoundationInventors: Hee Kwang Lee, Hyun Seok Hong, Kwang Hee Nam, Tae Yeon Lee
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Publication number: 20220166273Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotor of motor, and more particularly, to a 2-segment quasi-Halbach rotor of motor that includes a radial magnet and a circumferential magnet which are Halbach-arrayed and a back iron providing a flux to reduce a thickness of the magnet and acquire high air-gap flux density.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Kwang Hee NAM, Jae Hak KIM, Sang Moo LEE, Myoung Han KIM, Bon Kil KOO
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Publication number: 20220123675Abstract: A method for determining a motor angle, may include deriving a sensor weight and a sensorless weight via a cross product of an actual current vector and a model-based sensored current vector and a cross product of the actual current vector and a model-based sensorless current vector; and determining a final motor angle by applying the sensor weight and the sensorless weight to each of a sensored angle and a sensorless angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, POSTECH Research and Business Development FoundationInventors: Hee Kwang Lee, Hyun Seok Hong, Kwang Hee Nam, Tae Yeon Lee
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Publication number: 20210405093Abstract: The present invention provides a careless contactless current measurement system comprising a conductive means through which a current can flow and a current sensor for calculating information about the current flowing through the conductive means, wherein: a relative position between at least a part of the conductive means and at least a part of the current sensor is fixed; the current sensor obtains a magnetic flux generated by the current flowing through the conductive means and transmitted through a nonmagnetic material, and outputs information about the current flowing through the conductive means in a wired or wireless manner Because such characteristics change only the shape of the conductive means around the magnetic flux measuring means without using a magnetic core, the amount of a magnetic flux passing through the magnetic flux measuring means is increased, thereby improving a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the magnetic flux measuring means.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Ki Chul HONG, Ki Seok KIM, Kwang Hee NAM
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Patent number: 10911041Abstract: An electronic circuit module is provided. The electronic circuit module prevents damage by efficiently detecting an overcurrent in the electronic circuit module using an SiC MOSFET. The electronic circuit module includes an input unit that is configured to input a reference voltage and a switching unit that is configured to output a first voltage based on a current flow. A converter is configured to output a second voltage based on the first voltage and the reference voltage. An output unit is configured to compare a magnitude of the reference voltage with a magnitude of the second voltage to output a feedback signal when the second voltage is greater than the reference voltage.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Postech Academy-Industry FoundationInventors: Jiwoong Jang, Ki Jong Lee, Sangcheol Shin, Ki Young Jang, Kangho Jeong, Kwang Hee Nam, Sung Jin Kim
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Patent number: 10872727Abstract: A multilayer ceramic capacitor includes: a ceramic body including dielectric layers and first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes disposed to face each other with one of the dielectric layers interposed therebetween; and first and second external electrodes disposed on external surfaces of the ceramic body and electrically connected to the first and second internal electrodes, respectively. The dielectric layer includes dielectric grains, a grain boundary is present between at least two dielectric grains of the dielectric grains, and a Si/Ti mole ratio in the grain boundary satisfies 15% to 40%.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kum Jin Park, Kwang Hee Nam, Young Bin Jeong, Myung Woo Lee, Jong Han Kim
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Patent number: 10872726Abstract: A multilayer ceramic capacitor includes: a ceramic body including dielectric layers and first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes disposed to face each other with one of the dielectric layers interposed therebetween; and first and second external electrodes disposed on external surfaces of the ceramic body and electrically connected to the first and second internal electrodes, respectively. The dielectric layer includes dielectric grains, a grain boundary is present between at least two dielectric grains of the dielectric grains, and a Si/Ti mole ratio in the grain boundary satisfies 15% to 40%.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kum Jin Park, Kwang Hee Nam, Young Bin Jeong, Myung Woo Lee, Jong Han Kim
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Publication number: 20200051747Abstract: A multilayer ceramic capacitor includes: a ceramic body including dielectric layers and first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes disposed to face each other with one of the dielectric layers interposed therebetween; and first and second external electrodes disposed on external surfaces of the ceramic body and electrically connected to the first and second internal electrodes, respectively. The dielectric layer includes dielectric grains, a grain boundary is present between at least two dielectric grains of the dielectric grains, and a Si/Ti mole ratio in the grain boundary satisfies 15% to 40%.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Kum Jin PARK, Kwang Hee NAM, Young Bin JEONG, Myung Woo LEE, Jong Han KIM
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Publication number: 20200051748Abstract: A multilayer ceramic capacitor includes: a ceramic body including dielectric layers and first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes disposed to face each other with one of the dielectric layers interposed therebetween; and first and second external electrodes disposed on external surfaces of the ceramic body and electrically connected to the first and second internal electrodes, respectively. The dielectric layer includes dielectric grains, a grain boundary is present between at least two dielectric grains of the dielectric grains, and a Si/Ti mole ratio in the grain boundary satisfies 15% to 40%.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Kum Jin PARK, Kwang Hee NAM, Young Bin JEONG, Myung Woo LEE, Jong Han KIM
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Publication number: 20190103865Abstract: An electronic circuit module is provided. The electronic circuit module prevents damage by efficiently detecting an overcurrent in the electronic circuit module using an SiC MOSFET. The electronic circuit module includes an input unit that is configured to input a reference voltage and a switching unit that is configured to output a first voltage based on a current flow. A converter is configured to output a second voltage based on the first voltage and the reference voltage. An output unit is configured to compare a magnitude of the reference voltage with a magnitude of the second voltage to output a feedback signal when the second voltage is greater than the reference voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Jiwoong Jang, Ki Jong Lee, Sangcheol Shin, Ki Young Jang, Kangho Jeong, Kwang Hee Nam, Sung Jin Kim
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Patent number: 9842696Abstract: There are provided a composite perovskite powder, a preparation method thereof, and a paste composition for an internal electrode having the same, the composite perovskite powder capable of preventing ions from being eluted from an aqueous system at the time of synthesis while being ultra-atomized, such that when the composite perovskite powder is used as an inhibitor powder for an internal electrode, sintering properties of the internal electrode may be deteriorated, and sintering properties of a dielectric material may be increased; accordingly, connectivity of the internal electrode may be improved, and permittivity and reliability of a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) may be increased.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kum Jin Park, Chang Hak Choi, Sang Min Youn, Kwang Hee Nam, Ki Myoung Yun, Hyung Joon Jeon, Jong Hoon Yoo
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Publication number: 20170284267Abstract: An exhaust manifold for a vehicle configured for improving fuel efficiency of the vehicle by improving fluidity of exhaust gas may include a manifold body having a plurality of inlet portions which are outwardly extended and an outlet portion which is outwardly extended, wherein the manifold body may have a flat surface formed on at least a portion of a top surface thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: Jin Woo KWAK, In Woong LYO, Ji Ho KIM, Min Kyu PARK, Kyong Hwa SONG, Seung Woo LEE, Han Saem LEE, Hong Kil BAEK, Byung Wook KIM, Kwang Hee NAM, Sang Soo MIN
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Publication number: 20170155027Abstract: A thermoelectric generating system is provided. The system includes one or more thermoelectric modules that are mounted on a top surface of a heat source part and a cooling part that is disposed over the thermoelectric modules. A pressurizing device is configured to pressurize the thermoelectric modules and the cooling part toward the heat source part and a cover is installed to cover an upper portion of the pressurizing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Jin Woo Kwak, In Woong Lyo, Kyong Hwa Song, Han Saem Lee, Byung Wook Kim, Hong Kil Baek, Seung Woo Lee, Tae Won Lim, Kwang Hee Nam, Sang Soo Min
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Patent number: 9407182Abstract: A sensorless control method and system for a motor are provided. The includes a back EMF observer that is configured to estimate a back EMF of the motor and an angle error calculator that is configured to calculate an electrical angle error considering iron loss of the motor based on the back EMF estimated by the back EMF observer. An angle error compensator is configured to compensate the electrical angle error calculated by the angle error calculator. An electrical angle for compensating the calculated electrical angle error is obtained through simulation or experiment for the motor. In addition, a PLL controller is configured to receive the compensated electrical angle to estimate an actual angle by reducing the electrical angle error due to the iron loss, and to operate the motor based on the estimated actual angle.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Postech Academy-Industry FoundationInventors: Jaesik Yang, Sungwon Kim, Kitae Yeom, Taewon Hwang, Junwoo Kim, Kwang-Hee Nam
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Patent number: 9356546Abstract: A sensorless control method for a motor performed by a sensorless controller including a back electromotive force (EMF) observer and a phase locked loop (PLL) controller, includes: estimating a back EMF of the motor using the back EMF observer; calculating an electrical angle error in accordance with iron loss of the motor based on the estimated back EMF; and compensating for the calculated electrical angle error, inputting the compensated electrical angle error into the PLL controller to estimate an actual angle, and controlling the motor based on the estimated actual angle.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Postech Academy-Industry FoundationInventors: Jaesik Yang, Kitae Yeom, Sung Won Kim, Tae Won Hwang, Jun Woo Kim, Kwang-Hee Nam
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Publication number: 20160099667Abstract: A sensorless control method and system for a motor are provided. The includes a back EMF observer that is configured to estimate a back EMF of the motor and an angle error calculator that is configured to calculate an electrical angle error considering iron loss of the motor based on the back EMF estimated by the back EMF observer. An angle error compensator is configured to compensate the electrical angle error calculated by the angle error calculator. An electrical angle for compensating the calculated electrical angle error is obtained through simulation or experiment for the motor. In addition, a PLL controller is configured to receive the compensated electrical angle to estimate an actual angle by reducing the electrical angle error due to the iron loss, and to operate the motor based on the estimated actual angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Jaesik Yang, Sungwon Kim, Kitae Yeom, Taewon Hwang, Junwoo Kim, Kwang-Hee Nam
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Publication number: 20150365029Abstract: A sensorless control method for a motor performed by a sensorless controller including a back electromotive force (EMF) observer and a phase locked loop (PLL) controller, includes: estimating a back EMF of the motor using the back EMF observer; calculating an electrical angle error in accordance with iron loss of the motor based on the estimated back EMF; and compensating for the calculated electrical angle error, inputting the compensated electrical angle error into the PLL controller to estimate an actual angle, and controlling the motor based on the estimated actual angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Jaesik Yang, Kitae Yeom, Sung Won Kim, Tae Won Hwang, Jun Woo Kim, Kwang-Hee Nam
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Patent number: 9023747Abstract: There are provided a dielectric composition and a preparation method thereof, the dielectric composition including: a first perovskite powder for a core represented by ABO3: and a second perovskite powder for a shell represented by ABO3, having an average particle diameter corresponding to ? to 1/10 of an average particle diameter of the first perovskite powder, and included in an amount of 1 to 70 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the first perovskite powder, wherein particles of the second perovskite powder have pores having a volume fraction of 3 to 50 vol % therein. According to the present invention, there are provided a dielectric composition having excellent dielectric characteristics and electrical characteristics, and a preparation method thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chang Hak Choi, Chang Hoon Kim, Sang Min Youn, Kwang Hee Nam, Ki Myoung Yun, Hyung Joon Jeon, Jong Hoon Yoo
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Publication number: 20150083978Abstract: There are provided a composite perovskite powder, a preparation method thereof, and a paste composition for an internal electrode having the same, the composite perovskite powder capable of preventing ions from being eluted from an aqueous system at the time of synthesis while being ultra-atomized, such that when the composite perovskite powder is used as an inhibitor powder for an internal electrode, sintering properties of the internal electrode may be deteriorated, and sintering properties of a dielectric material may be increased; accordingly, connectivity of the internal electrode may be improved, and permittivity and reliability of a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) may be increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kum Jin PARK, Chang Hak CHOI, Sang Min YOUN, Kwang Hee NAM, Ki Myoung YUN, Hyung Joon JEON, Jong Hoon YOO